Vaginal lubrication naturally produced by the body helps to reduce friction during sexual activity; however, during menopause or other hormonal shifts this lubrication may lessen.
Natural lubricants can help reduce friction and increase pleasure during sexual encounters. There are various textures and flavors to suit individual preferences and needs.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has long been recognized for its protective, healing and antiseptic properties – particularly its ability to support healthy vaginal tissues. Studies have also demonstrated its efficacy as an natural way of maintaining health vaginal tissues.
Finding high quality aloe vera gel that is 100% pure with no additives is essential to enjoying its benefits. Aim for something clear with pleasant fragrance; patch test it on small area such as your inner elbow to ensure no allergic reactions or skin irritation occur.
Another plus of aloe vera as personal lubricant is that it’s condom and toy safe, unlike most commercial products. But before using aloe vera for personal lubrication purposes, always test for latex allergies first if that is your plan. A safer and natural oil-based personal lubricant like Coconu Oil-Based Personal Lubricant with organic coconut oil might provide better slipperiness and long-term smoothness; even ideal if using latex and polyurethane condoms!
Grapeseed Oil
Grape seed oil is an elegant oil with light texture and no discernable scent, perfect for oral sex due to its ability to quickly penetrate skin layers without leaving behind sticky residue or being difficult to absorb into them. Safe with most sex toys and couples play, grape seed oil should only be purchased from brands which are organic, cold-pressed, solvent free.
Soy oil has not been exposed to harsh chemicals that could compromise its delicate polyunsaturated fats and vitamin E content, making it a healthy cooking oil choice. While its nutritional value rivals olive oil’s, soy may still contain high levels of omega-6 linoleic acid which has been linked with inflammation and cardiovascular disease when consumed excessively; for optimal health benefits it would be wiser to choose oils low in omega-6 fatty acids.[*]
Sweet Almond Oil
Sweet almond oil is an all-around great lubricant and popular face and hair oil option, often sold under organic certifications. When selecting one for yourself or as a gift it should always be pure and organic (when possible).
Moisturizing and soothing, with ingredients known to fight yeast infections. Perfect for oral and anal sex as well as latex condom use!
As it’s packed with vitamin E, monounsaturated fatty acids, and minerals – such as zinc and B-complex vitamins – it provides moisturization to skin while soothing dryness and diminishing scars, stretch marks, wrinkles, scar tissue. When applied topically it soothes dryness while helping reduce scars, stretch marks and wrinkles; its combination also strengthens and moisturizes nails thanks to regular massage with warm oil on cuticles for healthy nail growth; this oil is particularly great if your nails have become weak; also non-comedogenic so won’t clog pores either!
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has become a go-to lubricant among those looking for natural remedies, but Ross notes it can cause problems by altering the body’s natural pH balance and increasing risk of infection.
Ross advises performing a skin patch test before using coconut oil as a lubricant; otherwise, you could risk having adverse reactions and breaking down material such as latex condoms or diaphragms.
Coconut-oil-based personal lubricants can be purchased at most grocery stores and online. An example is Coconu Hemp Infused Body Oil, which combines coconut and hemp seed oils free of parabens and glycerin for use before, during, and after sexual encounters as well as intimate massage sessions. You could also create your own recipe by mixing coconut oil with aloe vera at home to create your own DIY recipe lubricant!
